Project Manager - Test, Authorisation & Acceptance

ALSTOM Gruppe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in East Midlands is seeking a Project Manager for a fixed-term role to lead the delivery of Class 345 trains for the Elizabeth Line Plus project. This position involves overseeing project governance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and managing cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a solid understanding of project management processes. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Bonus and car allowance

Comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits to tailor lifestyle

Qualifications

• Passion and attitude are valued over specific experience.
• Ability to manage and align multi-site teams.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance to maximize cash flow and margin.
• Oversee daily project governance activities.
• Monitor project progress and KPIs, reporting to management.

Skills

Strong coordination and communication skills

Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams

Results-oriented mindset

Solid understanding of project management processes

Good knowledge of railway products and systems

Effective negotiation skills

Experience managing complex projects

Experience in multi-national environments

Job description

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: 18 month Fixed Term

Apply by: 19/01/2025

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DOE plus bonus and car/car allowance

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

The Project Manager - Test, Authorisation & Acceptance will play a key role in the successful delivery of 10 additional Class 345 trains as part of the high-profile Elizabeth Line Plus project from the historic Derby site.

You will primarily be responsible for leading the execution and delivery of project scope across train-level Type Testing, Authorisation, and the full acceptance cycle—including Fault-Free Running, Provisional Acceptance, and Final Acceptance of units. Additionally, you will ensure all activities are delivered in full compliance with contractual obligations, customer expectations, and Alstom’s project management and execution standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Drive performance to maximise cash flow and margin, and take full accountability for Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) across the defined scopes.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly project governance activities.
• Serve as a key member of the Project Core Team, coordinating with internal stakeholders across multiple Alstom sites.
• Ensure alignment of key project stakeholders with overall project goals and objectives.
• Foster team engagement to achieve project milestones, strengthen collaboration, and mediate conflicts when necessary.
• Proactively manage risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and KPIs, and report transparently to senior management during business-critical project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, standards, and policies, including Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, and the Project Management Manual.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and align multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery.
• Solid understanding of project management processes.
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems.
• Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience managing complex project scopes, including coordination with diverse internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Experience working in multi-national environments and across diverse business cultures.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety‑focused working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.